Your hosts
Maria Luisa & Sylvain
Music, gardening, a love of heritage and history, wine, chess and a taste for excellent local addresses give the house its personality.
Meet your hosts →Charming guesthouse in Bordeaux · near Parc Bordelais
Your Bordeaux retreat,
the city like a local.
Five spacious rooms and a shared lounge in a house with garden and pool, shaped by Maria Luisa and Sylvain’s love of art, music and memorable local addresses.
Residential neighbourhoodauthentic and lively
City centre in 15 minby tram D
Adults-only housefor a peaceful stay
Accueil Vélo certifiedsecure bicycle storage
Les Pénates Bordelaises
A Bordeaux house
made for a different pace.
Just steps from Parc Bordelais, our guesthouse with garden and pool is a different starting point for discovering the city: an authentic residential neighbourhood, five spacious rooms and a house shaped by our passions. Self check-in gives you freedom; our presence, recommendations and personal guide open the doors to the Bordeaux we love.
Maria Luisa & Sylvain
Our rooms
Five spacious rooms,
modern comfort and warm atmospheres.
The guesthouse
A garden, a pool and a lounge to share.
The shared lounge opens onto the garden. A coffee machine, crockery, wine glasses, fridge, dishwasher and microwave let you enjoy a coffee, prepare a simple meal or work for a few hours. Outside, the garden has sun loungers, a hammock and a heated pool from mid-May to mid-September.
Discover the guesthouse
Their favourites
Bordeaux, our way
The neighbourhood, selected restaurants, the vineyards and Arcachon Bay: a personal introduction before you open our full guide.
Explore our favourites →Before you book
Useful information,
straight to the point.
- Arrival and accessRoom available from 3 pm; late self check-in with a code
- CapacityTwo adults per roomThe layout cannot accommodate children safely.
- BreakfastOptional, by reservation, €18; served from 8 am
- Central Bordeaux15 minutes by tram D, 10 minutes by bicycle or 30 minutes on foot
- ParkingSecure public car park 50 metres away, €9 per day
Guest reviews
9.3/10
On Booking.com · verified reviews · checked July 2026
Some excerpts have been translated.
An intimate guesthouse, spacious rooms, a garden with pool and hosts who share their Bordeaux.
What guests remember about Les Pénates Bordelaises
“This house is fabulous! I stayed here while working and found an atmosphere of relaxation and genuine care. It feels like being in your own home. Everything is designed to make you feel comfortable.”
“A beautiful room and an excellent bed: the spirit of a guesthouse with the privacy of a hotel. Communication with the hosts was clear, and Monsieur Pompon was wonderful.”
“A very enjoyable stay in Bordeaux with charming hosts. We appreciated the pool, shared kitchen and secure bicycle storage. Public transport makes the centre easy to reach, with shops and restaurants nearby.”
“A spacious, air-conditioned room, beautiful decoration and a very pleasant pool. The helpful recommendations we received before and during our stay allowed us to discover Bordeaux more fully.”
“A lovely place. The room is refined and cosy. I appreciated the calm, the independent access to the room and the hosts’ warm welcome.”
“The pool and garden are truly beautiful and especially enjoyable in summer. The room was comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned. The tram to the city centre is ten minutes away.”
“A delightful find: well equipped, comfortable and clean. Very convenient for reaching the city centre in a few minutes, with parking nearby and charming, attentive hosts.”
“A wonderful breakfast in a characterful room overlooking the garden and pool. Easy access, with shops and the tram nearby.”
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